Robert Downey Jr. earned a nickname while in prison Downey Jr. found himself continuously running into the law. In 1996 the actor was pulled over and charged with possession of heroin and cocaine.

Robert Downey Jr. is getting candid about serving time in prison decades ago. The Oppenheimer actor, 58, appeared on the Armchair Expert podcast co-hosted by friend Dax Shepard this week.

How has Hollywood greeted Robert Downey Jr. after his Aug. 2 release from prison? With open arms — and we mean that literally. Director Robert Altman, who worked with Downey on ”Short Cuts ...

A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. Official (@robertdowneyjr) Though there were opportunities for Downey to get drugs while in prison, he knew the consequences would be too great.

Downey Jr.’s drug addiction led to several arrests, many visits to rehab, tons of negative press, and a stint in prison. In 1999, he was given a three-year sentence for drug possession.

Robert Downey Jr. recalled his time in prison more than two decades ago, including an embarrassing moment he had after taking a shower. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

Robert Downey Jr’s prison nightmare that left his traumatized (Photo Credit – Instagram) Robert Downey Jr.’s journey through the shadows of addiction and incarceration paints a picture far ...

This 2005 crime comedy is one of Robert Downey Jr.'s most underrated films. It also happens to be one of his personal ...

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Robert Downey Jr. hasn’t always been an “Iron Man.” There was a time in the 1990s when the actor was struggling with addiction and in a great deal of ...

Robert Downey Jr. opened up about his experience going through a public redemption after his past struggles with addiction and serving time in federal prison.